My 2024 Federal itemized deductions total $31,418 vs the standard deduction of $32,300. HOWEVER, the standard deduction for my state is only $5,450. If I file the Fed return using the standard deduction, I'm required to use the standard deduction for my state return. THAT WILL COST ME AN ADDITIONAL $4,000 IN STATE TAXES!! How do I override the standard deduction on the Federal form and revert back to the itemized deduction?
